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With the markets shut down for Good Friday, prior to Easter Sunday, maybe it's a good time to reflect on where we've been over the last few weeks, and where we are going.
Equity markets in the United States have rallied 20% off the WuFlu lows and the S&P 500 closed at almost 2800 yesterday.
We realize markets look forward, and obviously the market is trying to look past the Chinese coronavirus epidemic and to an America economic recovery. However, we feel this is too far too fast and could be a short squeeze, as large players are forced to reduce their bets against a deep recession.
There is much bad news yet to be released -- the actual depth of the downturn, but also, the length of the recession. That is what is most important.
It is highly likely we could retest the March lows.
There is also much more to come out of Congress; however, small businesses have still not been helped to any degree, despite all the hype of 'phase three' and the Paycheck Protection Program. Most have not received any money. Many still can't apply. As we have said before, it's not going well out there Mr. President.
The economic data released over the last few days has been irrelevant, as everyone knows its going to be bad, even if its not showing in the numbers yet.
Consumer Price Index (MoM) (Mar) printed today at-0.4% vs -0.3% consensus estimate.
Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (MoM) (Mar) printed at -0.1% vs 0.1% estimate.
Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Mar) printed at 1.5% vs 1.6% estimate.
Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) (Mar) printed at 2.1% vs 2.3% estimate.
Consumer Price Index Core s.a. (Mar) printed at 266.8.
Consumer Price Index n.s.a. (MoM) (Mar) printed at 258.115 vs 258.2 estimate.
Producer Price Index (YoY) (Mar) printed yesterday at 0.7% vs 0.5% estimate.
Producer Price Index ex Food & Energy (MoM) (Mar) printed at 0.2% vs 0.
Producer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) (Mar) printed at 1.4% vs 1.2% estimate.
Continuing Jobless Claims (Mar 27) printed at 7.455M vs 8M estimate.
Producer Price Index (MoM) (Mar) printed at -0.2% vs -0.4% estimate.
Initial Jobless Claims (Apr 3) printed at 6606k vs 5250k estimate.
Wholesale Inventories (Feb) printed at -0.7% vs -0.5% estimate.
Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (Apr) PREL printed at 71 vs 75.
EIA Natural Gas Storage Change (Apr 3) 38B vs 24B estimate.
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Long-time readers of JNC need no introduction to the cars of Seibu Keisatsu. Japan’s most popular cop show, which aired form 1979-1984, was sponsored by Nissan and starred several customized law enforcement vehicles that are as instantly recognizable to Japanese … Continue reading
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At the height of the Bubble Era, every Japanese carmaker had a driver’s car. We’re not talking about high dollar sports cars like the NSX or Supra, either. In this Best Motoring video from 1991, a lineup of enthusiasts’ machines, sometimes … Continue reading
Our first two installments of the 2018 New Year Meeting featured cars from 1960s Japan. Those beautifully crafted machines from the early days of country’s motorization served a specific purpose, but the 1970s is when the modification culture became truly widespread.
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Jan 14, 2017 AM EST Nexus 6 Android 7.1.1 Nougat complaints are flooding the Google forum with regards to unknown problems found in Nexus handsets. Plus 5 helpful tips to fix these rare Android Nougat problems.
Dec 29, 2016 AM EST Good news to Motorola Nexus 6 users, Google has officially announced Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update roll out for the device come January 2017 and the search company has something to say regarding the ...
Dec 13, 2016 AM EST Android 7.1.1 Nougat will be free to download, and should now be available over-the-air (OTA).
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New Mexico has both a medical cannabis program and an adult cannabis program. Recreational cannabis was legalized in 2021 and sales began in 2022. People over the age of 21 can possess up to two ounces of cannabis, 16 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of edible cannabis. Self-cultivation is allowed for a maximum of six mature plants. Residents and tourists over the age of 21 can purchase up to 1 ounce of marijuana or 8 grams of concentrates. Some Colorado counties and cities have passed more restrictive laws. Some states that have passed decriminalization measures have medical marijuana programs. Two states where marijuana is decriminalized have not (yet) legalized it for any purpose. Although cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, a number of states have pushed medical and recreational cannabis programs, making the plant accessible to a majority, but not all, of Americans. A total of 41 states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have medical marijuana programs, and 23 of them have decriminalized cannabis or have comprehensive adult programs. Cannabis retail sales won`t begin until 2024, but in June 2022, the state legalized the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids. This means that lab-made THC as well as cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC are legal before THC comes from the plant.
The amendment is currently awaiting a signature from the governor to become law. CBD is all that`s currently legal, but Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said it`s time to legalize medical cannabis, and earlier this year, lawmakers introduced a bill to make that happen. The problem is the state Senate, which is controlled by Republicans and refused to pass a similar medical cannabis bill passed by the House of Representatives in 2020. Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota will vote Tuesday to legalize marijuana. If the measures are approved, the states will join nearly two dozen county states that have approved recreational use. If it seems like a new state is legalizing cannabis almost every week, don`t worry, you`re not stoned – states are legalizing the drug at an unprecedented rate. The wave of green legislation also doesn`t look like it`s going to run out of steam anytime soon. In 2019, Hawaii became the 26th state to legalize or decriminalize marijuana. Starting in January 2020, when the new law came into force, possession of up to three grams will be punishable by a fine of up to $130. Hawaii legalized medical marijuana in 2000, but the state`s first medical dispensary didn`t open until 2017.
Patients are allowed to be in possession of up to four ounces of marijuana at any one time and can grow up to seven marijuana plants. Oregon was one of the first states to approve medical marijuana, which passed by vote in 1998. The state legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 and the first dispensaries opened in 2015. The state has one of the highest saturations of legal cannabis stores in the country, and in 2017, legal cannabis sales exceeded $520 million. In Oregon, residents are allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants in a private home. Nevada was legalized for recreational use in 2016 thanks to an election measure. Adults over the age of 21 can own up to one ounce of flower and 3.5 grams of concentrate. The state has also had success with drive-thru pharmacies, and in April, lawmakers passed a bill allowing „consumer lounges.“ Nevada is also beginning to make progress on the front lines of restorative justice. Last June, Governor Steve Sisolak pardoned more than 15,000 people convicted of cannabis-related crimes that are now legal. Medical cannabis has been legal in Arizona since 2010, and in 2020, the state voted overwhelmingly to legalize it for recreational use as well. The measure, passed in November, allowed adults aged 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis, grow up to six plants and gave people the option to have their criminal records expunged for certain cannabis-related crimes.
He also called for a quick turnaround time for lawmakers to clarify market rules and issue licenses. As a result, the first sales of recreational cannabis were made at the end of January. Marijuana will be on the ballot in several states during Tuesday`s midterm elections. On June 18, 2021, the Connecticut legislature legalized cannabis for adults 21 and older, and the law went into effect on July 1.


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As we get closer to San Diego Comic Con being here, the news continues to roll in and gets even bigger. Hot Wheels has just announced that a full sized Hot Wheels x Star Wars Darth Vader car will be at San Diego Comic Con!
Because of this news, we will definitely be capturing a few pictures of the Hot Wheels x Star Wars Darth Vader car at San Diego Comic Con.
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Binance delists major stablecoins in favor of BUSD but here’s the catch
In a recent announcement, Binance stated that existing USDC, USDP and TUSD balances in user accounts will be delisted on 29 September. These balances on user accounts will be then automatically converted to BUSD.
Additionally, Binance will end the trading pairs of these stablecoins against BUSD and USDT as well as major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
A tale of delisted stables
In an announcement dated 5 September, Binance confirmed that,
“In order to enhance liquidity and capital-efficiency for users, Binance is introducing BUSD Auto- Conversion for users’ existing balances and new deposits of USDC, USDP and TUSD stablecoins at a 1:1 ratio. With effect from 2022-09-29 03:00 (UTC), users will trade with a consolidated BUSD balance on the Binance Platform that reflects their balances of these four stablecoins (BUSD, USDC, USDP and TUSD) post conversion.”
At the time of writing, Tether (USDT) had the largest stablecoin supply in the crypto market at $67.54 billion. This was followed by the USD Coin at $51.8 billion according to the listing by CoinMarketCap.
Binance, the world’s largest centralized exchange by trading volume, had a $16.02 billion volume in the past 24 hours according to CoinGecko. The largest stablecoin paired volume was seen with BUSD/USDT at over $500 million in the same period.
The delisting of major stablecoins indicates that Binance wishes to increase the supply of its own stablecoin. This also implies Binance’s intent to increase the market share of BUSD.
Additionally, the BUSD made a 14% share of the stablecoin market at press time.
Binance getting ready for the Merge
Crypto analyst Coin Wu also confirmed that Binance will suspend deposits and withdrawals for ETH and WETH on 6 September. The suspension will continue until the Merge is complete to “secure the allocation of forked tokens in the case of a chain split.”
Binance also warned that,
“Any deposits of ETH or WETH on the above networks during the suspension will not be credited and will not be eligible for any forked token credit in the event of a chain split”.


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Toronto's Fashion Santa just closed the Jean Paul Gaultier show at Paris Fashion Week
Toronto Fashion Week may be dead, but Toronto exports continue to take the fashion industry at large by storm, from Raptors big man Serge Ibaka working with brands like Balmain Boss to Canada's own "Fashion Santa" walking for Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris.
Model and philanthropist Paul Mason, who first made us all very confused about our feelings for Santa Claus back in 2015, just participated in what will surely go down as the most memorable Spring 2020 Haute Couture show in Paris.
Not only did Mason walk for the beloved French designer alongside stars such as Bella Hadid, Karlie Kloss and Winnie Harlow on Wednesday night, he closed the freaking show — a show that Gaultier said would be his last ever after 50 years in the business.
Working with JPG at all would be a dream come true for most models.
Presenting the final look in his final show ever at Paris Couture Fashion Week before Boy George takes the stage, while legends like Christian Louboutin, Isabel Marant, Dries Van Noten, Christian Lacroix and Martin Margiela look on?
That's some next-level, fever dream fantasy shit.
"Having the opportunity to walk in the final show for such a legendary designer is a dream and an honour," said Mason of the surreal gig in a release on Friday.
"I've always been so inspired by his fearlessness as a man who unapologetically carved a new path for couture. It's been an incredible journey for the world to bear witness to."
Mason's career journey has been likewise incredible.
While he may best now be known around Toronto as Fashion Santa — a role he originated for Yorkdale Shopping Centre to international acclaim some five years ago and eventually won the trademark for —he's actually been working as a professional model for more than three decades.
The Fashion Santa persona and all of its related press has set Mason's career on fire in recent years, however, landing him lucrative campaigns with Hyundai, Indochino and Walter Craft Caesar, among other brands, in 2019 alone.
This is in addition to his extensive charity work, which includes making international appearances with the Ritz Carlton Hotel chain in support of the Children's Miracle Network. Mason also works with and champions such charitable organizations as Toronto's SickKids Hospital, the Daily Bread Food Bank, Big Brothers and Sisters of Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
"Wow wow wow!" said the model in a more candid post on his own Instagram profile Thursday.
"I would say last night I was part of fashion history! I'm so lucky to share the night with fashion elite and royalty! I have to say that certain parts we’re unbelievably surreal! I am so lucky to be part of @jpgaultierofficial’s last haute couture collection showcase on the runway."
"It was such an honour not only to be in his last show, but to be the final look of the evening!! I want to thank Jean Paul, his team, and my amazing Paris agents!" Mason concluded.
"It's yet another highlight in my 36yr career."
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Chevrolet Camaro goes to South Korea - Click above for high-res image
General Motors decided several years ago to begin heavily promoting Chevrolet as its global mainstream brand even in markets where its existing brands like Opel and Daewoo were a dominant force. Today, at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea, GM Daewoo president Mike Arcamone announced that the Camaro would lead the way in GM's efforts to market Chevrolet in South Korea.
For now at least Chevrolet and Daewoo-branded vehicles will coexist in the Korean market. However, while we were in China last week GM officials told us that the Daewoo brand, which has been somewhat tainted by past quality issues, would eventually be phased out in favor of Chevrolet. When the new Aveo launches next year it will likely be badged as a Chevrolet even though GM Daewoo is in charge of engineering the car.
Kurt Busch will channel Ricky Bobby for another NASCAR race, this time driving a Wonder-sponsored Chevrolet SS, in this weekend's Camping World RV Sales 500 at the Talladega Motor Speedway. Unlike past tie-ins, though, there's actually an element of sponsorship here (the "Me" car was done when Busch was running on a team without sponsorship).
It was arranged by Flower Foods, the new owner of the Wonder brand. Wonder was part of the bankrupt Hostess company, which temporarily exited the US market 2012, and set off the Great Twinkie Shortage.
Busch has made something of a habit of channeling characters from famous racing movies, most recently running Tom Cruise's City Chevrolet livery from Days of Thunder in a Nationwide Series race earlier this year. Busch kicked off his movie-inspired antics, though, at Talladega in 2012, when he raced El Diablo's ("It's like... Spanish for like a fighting chicken") "Me" car complete with a cougar on the hood. He even went so far as to channel the lovable idiot that is Ricky Bobby during the race, dropping a few catchphrases about macchiatos and slingshots.
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may expand a recall campaign for faulty brake lamps. The agency is currently looking into complaints that certain 2004-2011 Chevrolet Malibu models as well as some 2007-2009 Saturn Aura sedans may have brake lights that do not illuminate when the driver presses the pedal. Alternatively, the lamps may also illuminate without input from the driver. General Motors recalled 8,000 Pontiac G6 models from the 2005 model year for the same problem, and NHTSA is currently investigating whether to add 550,000 more G6 models built between 2005 and 2009 to the list for the same issue.
In addition, investigators are currently examining 97 complaints from Malibu and Aura owners with the same trouble. If NHTSA adds those models to the recall campaign, more than one million units could be covered. GM, meanwhile, says there have been no accidents or injuries as a result of the problem.


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EverdreamSoft Development Update: April & May 2021
In April, our main focus was on preparing the EverdreamSoft Crystal Collection.
Besides choosing the artworks with a significant historical value, we needed to set up the backend server, mint the tokens and set up the API to ensure the metadata will be displayed correctly.
We started to sell the Crystal Collection prints in the beginning of May.
About Crystal Collection
Crystal Collection is a unique NFT collection of original artwork “prints”, charged with a significant historical value.
In this collection, EDS retraces some of the most important events and projects from the blockchain history, using original artworks initially created to be part of the first blockchain tradable cards in SoG.
Each artwork is minted in a limited number of “prints” (1 to 15), each numbered print is attached to an NFT. The artworks are minted on different blockchains.
Shaban Shaame, our CEO, attended Polkadot Decoded, one of the biggest blockchain — and definitely the biggest one in Polkadot ecosystem — events this year!
He talked about “Creating & Managing NFTs on Multiple Substrate Pallets” and lead the ensuing workshop about this topic. You can watch the video in replay below.
Spells of Genesis
As the blockchain fees are very high, we had to deactivate the withdraw feature a short while ago. Now we are working on using Klaytn blockchain — already used for the blockchainization (First Oasis address) — for the withdrawal.
We are working on implementing Kaikas (Klaytn extension, a Metamask-like wallet) to Orb Explorer. This will allow players to set up a Klaytn wallet (using Kaikas), connect it to Orb Explorer and withdraw the blockchainized cards on Klaytn.
Klaytn is already being intergrated in Open Sea, so players will be able to trade their cards there, with very low fees (under 1$).
We expect the withdrawal to be reactivated this summer!
Every month we burn BitCrystals worth 50% of our sales revenue and we publish a Burn Report.
By burning BitCrystals, its total amount keeps decreasing and thus its scarcity increases.
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The 6.4 inches Bezel-less ceramic body built Xiaomi Mi Mix device is an elegant device that is available for all the Xiaomi fans. This device has a good display, huge battery life, fast performance and much more.
After almost five years of gap, the big brother is back! Finnish company HMD Global announced new Nokia smartphone yesterday in a press release.
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Many fans of Sony’s zombified Vita have had little to get excited about as of late. But the recent price-cut in Japan has provided a brief respite from the usual doldrums. Sales have been gangbusters recently, with the Vita actually beating the 3DS in Japan last week. Being a Vita owner myself, it was nice to see that, even if I know it won’t last long.
This new sales momentum has given a new wave of hope to the Vita’s long-beleaguered fanbase. “Cut the price globally, Sony!” they’ve cried out on forums and gaming news sites. “If it worked out so well there, it will work out here too!”
I don’t think so. There are a few reasons why:
– In the West, smartphones and tablets are hurting both the Vita AND the 3DS. The latter hasn’t sold nearly as well outside of it’s native territory. That’s the main reason Nintendo lowered their 3DS sales projections through March (albeit not nearly as much as the Wii U, which is still set to underperform). Here, casual consumers have very few fucks left to give for dedicated gaming handhelds, especially those that don’t play Pokemon. Sony really has it’s work cut out for it if it want’s to change that dynamic.
– A $50 price-cut on the hardware isn’t enough. That would just bring the Vita in line with the 3DS XL, and it would still be more expensive than the regular 3DS. Sony needs to cut the price on their memory cards, too, because people are not paying $80+ for a 32GB card in 2013. Not when both the 3DS and smartphones come with SD card support.
– While there have been several hot selling games in Japan to coincide with the Vita’s price-cut, the release line-up here is completely fucking barren. I can only count three games I’m sure to buy for mine this year: Muramasa doesn’t come out until June, Killzone: Mercenary won’t come out until September, and Tearaway doesn’t even have a release date. There are several big selling IPs from the PSP days that haven’t even been mentioned for the Vita. Where is God of War? Grand Theft Auto? Gran Turismo?
And on top of that, the Vita’s current library is full of neutered console ports just like the PSP was–a situation Sony is actively exacerbating with their misguided Cross Buy program. Cut down versions of Sly Cooper and Ratchet and Clank are not going to send Vitas flying off the shelves. People here didn’t want a portable PS1.5 BEFORE the iPhone and iPad came out. What made Sony think it portable PS2.5 would be any more appealing now?
Sony needs to do a LOT more with the Vita than just cut the price. They need to take several rounds of decisive action to prove the Vita is still worth investing in here, at a time when most of the excitement for mobile gaming in the West has shifted to smartphones and tablets.
Both dedicated handhelds have been offering gaming experiences that no iPhone or Galaxy could ever match. That’s been the central argument for both the 3DS and the Vita from the start. Nintendo stepped up to the plate when things went badly, yet even they’re still seeing lackluster sales outside of Japan. Can Sony do what it takes in a situation even Nintendo is struggling with?
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Craft breweries across the country are selling Black Is Beautiful beer to raise money for racial justice
Texas craft brewer Marcus Baskerville created the stout recipe and is offering it up to fellow brewers. He asks that they donate the proceeds to local organizations that support police reform and legal defense funds.
Marcus Baskerville, owner of Weathered Souls Brewing Company in San Antonio, knows beer. So when a protest movement against police brutality began to spread across the nation in June, he knew he could make an impact doing what he knows best. And so he launched Black Is Beautiful beer.
“As someone who has personally dealt with the abuse of power by the police, this recent turmoil the country is facing has hit home for me,” Baskerville said in a statement on his website. “As I write this, I contemplate how the country can move forward, how we as the people, can create change, and what it will take for everyone to move forward with a common respect for one another. For us, we feel that this is our contribution to a step.”
Baskerville made the recipe available to anyone who wants to brew it, as well as a logo for the can. Beer makers can add their own twist to the stout, which includes ingredients like dark chocolate malt, caramel, oats, roasted barley and black malt.
Baskerville has requested that the breweries donate 100 percent of its proceeds to local organizations that support police reform and legal defense funds. Weathered Souls will be donating it’s proceeds to Know Your Rights Camp.
Since launching the stout beer and the initiative that goes along with it, more than 1,000 breweries from all 50 states and 17 different countries have signed on to participate—from Vietnam to Brazil.
“After they brew the beers, I don’t want that message to disappear,” Baskerville told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in July.
One of the breweries participating includes Good City Brewing in Milwaukee, one of 14 beer makers in Wisconsin participating. They will be using proceeds from their Aug. 15 Black is Beautiful launch event to support a housing initiative that will revitalize 30 homes in the area.
“Black is Beautiful is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the disparity in economic development, what we believe is one of the greatest inequities our city faces,” Good City’s co-owner David Dupee told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Further south, in Chicago, 27 local brewers are participating in the initiative. One of them, Revolution Brewing, is donating to My Block My Hood my City, an organization that aims to “provide underprivileged youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood.”
In Austin, Texas, Zilker Brewing Company is also participating. “Inequality isn’t going anywhere anytime soon,” co-founder Patrick Clark told KVEU Austin. “So what are you going to do to continue to support the initiative? What are you going to do to continue to support your community?”
Zilker will donate sales of the beer to The Austin Justice Coalition, which works to provide education and opportunities for Austin’s Black and Brown communities.
Over on the East Coast, Philadelphia’s Love City Brewing has already sold out of their version of the Black is Beautiful beer—which featured toasted coconut. Its sales will support Black Lives Matter Philly. Love City even reached out to two other Pennsylvania breweries to collaborate on the beer—Harris Family Brewery and Two Locals Brewing Co.
“The brewing industry has a history of doing things like this when something big happens,” Melissa Walter, cofounder of Love City Brewing told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “People come together and brew a beer and donate some of the proceeds to an organization.”


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The blockchain technology has overtime proved to be an invaluable tool in our rapidly developing digital world. It has been adopted by many countries because it is decentralized, transparent, and cryptographically stores data.
It is being used globally to process payments, create digital IDs, share data, and regulate taxes, to mention but a few. Countries like the United States of America, China, Japan, Australia, and many more have adopted the blockchain technology in their various sectors.
In this article, however, we go over some use cases reported by Coinfomania in recent times, perhaps suggesting that the technology’s potential applications are truly endless.
5 Peculiar Blockchain Use Cases
Blockchain for Football Ticketing: While there are already several partnerships united blockchain technology with the soccer world, one recent application catches the eye.
The Royal Dutch Football Association ( KNVB) tested a new blockchain-based ticketing app during a qualifying match held in Amsterdam on Nov. 19.
The blockchain-powered app could grant users access to the stadium via a barcode that activates once the person is close to the stadium. The Association reported that it helps to prevent the counterfeiting and illegal resales of tickets as well as reducing the cost and stress of ticket printing.
Blockchain for Car Verification: Just last week, the Italian car manufacturing company Automobili Lamborghini, adopted a blockchain-based system of car verification, which will reduce the time spent in the car certification check
By making use of the blockchain platform of Salesforce, the verification process can be carried out quickly and also, the authenticity and security of the cars will be increased as well.
Blockchain for Storing Learning Credentials: The Learning Credential Network (LCN), which was built on IBM blockchain, was launched by a group of leading educational and professional institutions a few weeks ago.
The platform was developed to combat cases of resume fraud and to enable employers to verify the mastery of skills by their prospective employees accurately. LCN reportedly could store credentials for non-academic skills that learners acquire even after joining the workforce.
Blockchain for Film Rights Distribution: Alibaba Pictures, the Chinese film company under Alibaba Group, has recently turned to blockchain technology to improve its company’s growth.
The company tokenized the distribution rights of its new film and sold it to SingularDTV’s blockchain distribution portal EtherVision. Using that channel purportedly allows Alibaba’s new movie, “Striding into the Wind,” to get to people overseas and eventually increase the growth of the company.
Blockchain for Tax Refunds Issuance: In a bid to speed up the tax refund process, the Excise Department of Thailand plans to adopt a blockchain-based system for tax refunds.
This system will make the department fully aware of every detail regarding the export of oil in the country, including the verification of tax payments made by oil exporters, thus, reducing the occurrence of oil tax fraud.
As evidenced by the latest blockchain uses cases discussed above, the application of the technology in everyday life is something that cannot be overlooked because it is evident all around us.
It may no longer be a question of if, but when blockchain will reach mainstream adoption.
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Britain will experience shortages of certain foods in the event of a "disastrous" no-deal Brexit, with "serious disruption" expected for months, the country's food and drink lobby warned Wednesday.
"The food sector is absolutely clear that a no-deal exit is a disastrous outcome for us, but we've never said that the country is going to starve," Tim Rycroft, corporate affairs director at the Food and Drink Federation, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"There will be selective shortages and they will be to some extent random because it depends on which trucks get through," he added.
Britain is due to leave the European Union on October 31, but there appears to be little prospect at the moment of a deal being reached to ensure the free-flow of goods after that date.
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to take the country out, deal or no deal, which would mean trading with the EU according to World Trade Organization rules.
The deadline is "pretty much the worst date" said Rycroft, "because it's peak Christmas pre-season, and warehouses are full."
"We think there will be some serious disruption and it will go on for weeks or months," he added.
"Fresh food is obviously the tip of the iceberg but we expect that there will be shortages on a whole range of things."
Christopher Haskins, a Labour politician and former chairman of food manufacturer Northern Foods, warned that Britain could enter a "wartime situation of limited food rationing".
Johnson has urged EU leaders again to drop their opposition to renegotiating the terms of Brexit, claiming recent European elections required a change of approach.
The European Union said it was bracing for tough talks, but will stand firm as Boris Johnson tries "to play on the fear of 'no deal'."
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Want to supply injection molded parts to Visteon Corp.? It has some new rules.
The Dearborn, Mich.-based automotive supplier wants its Tier 2 suppliers to pay upfront to win new contracts. According to a request for quotations document recently sent to molders, Visteon expects molders to cut their prices at least 6 percent annually, and to prepay the first year's cut as a condition of winning the contract.
In return, Visteon promises more work. The company is slashing its supplier base, and notes that in the future it will partner with only two or three firms per business segment, with current and future business given only to those selected companies.
``We are going to consolidate our supply base, and we want to make sure we're all on the same page,'' said Visteon spokeswoman Liane Smyth-Bilicki. ``This is one of the tools we're using to look at who is out there.
``We feel our supplier partners are a part of Visteon, and we're not going to just arbitrarily cut.''
In early 2002, Visteon officials said the company would cut its supply base from 1,800 companies down to 500 within five years. Those selected stand to see their volumes increase substantially - enough for an injection molder now with less than $50 million in annual sales, for example, to climb to more than $100 million.
It also conceivably could achieve tight, long-term supplier relationships like those among Asian automakers and their suppliers. But one analyst noted the prepayment demands do not follow the same rules.
``It seems like almost a whorish attempt to take advantage of the supply base,'' said Jeff Mengel, a partner with consulting group Plante & Moran LLP of Auburn Hills, Mich.
Visteon is not the first to consider an advance payment. There are increasing attempts at several companies to use the system, with some suppliers reportedly paying millions of dollars to guarantee new business. General Motors Corp. considered a prepayment in the past, only to withdraw the concept because of a negative backlash.
``We have meetings and talk about the impossible requirements Visteon is placing on suppliers, and this is the biggest,'' said one supplier who requested anonymity. ``They want a low price off the bat, then 10 percent over the contract. There's only so much you can take out of the product. We have to manufacture the product for no profit, or go in with a quote considering the 10 percent and probably not get the business.''
Another supplier, who also requested his name be withheld, said he is hearing from more customers seeking prepayment.
``They're saying, `Here's more business; now what are you going to do for me?' It's part of the block bidding, where they award 15 or 20 parts to one supplier, instead of one or two.
``If you're dependent on Visteon and that demand comes with a lot more work, it could be beneficial. I think you're going to see new kinds of creative ways of negotiating with block bidding.''
Suppliers now considering the injection molding request have until Feb. 28 to submit a response. Negotiations are set for March with contracts to be signed by mid-March and detailed discussions through March and April.
The upfront payment noted in the documents would consist of prepayment of the first year's reduction, plus some reduction for years two through five that would be ``created by gaining a significant amount of business for five years,'' it states.
That also should equal a minimum of 10 percent of the booked business.
In addition, Visteon wants suppliers with capabilities in the design, development and launch of new programs, an ability to locate or relocate plants when necessary and an ability to participate in new business efforts.
Visteon also wants information on how well participants manage their tooling supply base, their interest in backing a united resin purchasing program, any plans to move manufacturing and tooling to low-cost locations like Mexico, China, Asia and Eastern Europe and comments on their financial stability.
For its part, Visteon promises the ``business relationship between Visteon and its supplier will be collaborative in nature,'' and would provide a five-year contract, with the ability to extend that contract.
``This is a big book of business with higher utilization rates,'' Mengel said. ``This is not going to be for everybody. There are very few companies that would have any interest in this.''
Those few firms, however, potentially could take over the molding now divided among dozens of their competitors.
Any molder that would be interested must weigh very carefully not only the financial costs, but also Visteon's reputation. The company does not have a strong history of cooperative work with its suppliers, Mengel said.
Jim Gillette, vice president of IRN Inc., a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based consulting group, said he has spoken to a supplier who put all of the paperwork in a drawer.
``Visteon still owes him money,'' Gillette said. ``He's not going to be interested until that's settled.''
It is likely other companies will try the same tactic if Visteon succeeds, Gillette noted. Competition is fierce, and with an expected drop-off in auto production this year, companies will be on the lookout for any financial edge they can get.
Terry Kosdrosky is a staff reporter for Crain's Detroit Business, a sister publication to Plastics News. Automotive News reporter Julie Cantwell also contributed to this story.


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Arguably, GM’s Super Cruise is the greatest driver aid to come out in the last 20 years, allowing motorists to zip along on approved stretches of roadway without having to operate the pedals or steer, which is a big fricken deal. Making this technology, which is available in numerous vehicles, including EVs like the all-electric Chevy Blazer, Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer SUV even better, on Thursday, GM announced it’s dramatically expanded the amount of roadway this system can be used on.
GM’s groundbreaking hands-free helper can now be engaged on a whopping 750,000 miles of compatible highway in both the U.S. and Canada, that’s three-quarters of a million miles, a huge upgrade over the 400,000 or so miles it functioned on before. According to the automaker, this upgrade gives Super Cruise a huge advantage over competing systems like Ford BlueCruise or Stellantis’ new Hands-free Active Driving Assist, because Super Cruise offers nearly six times the coverage rivals do.
Getting to that whopping figure, the latest update now allows Super Cruise to operate on additional so-called minor highways, dramatically increasing its coverage – and the convenience it offers motorists. As before, automatic lane change functionality and the ability to tow with the system engaged are still included.
“GM is all-in on safely deploying Super Cruise as we make the technology available on more vehicles, more roads and for more people to enjoy. A key part of that is expanding the road network — in this case nearly doubling it again — with LiDAR mapped highways,” said Anantha Kancherla, GM vice president of ADAS in a media release. “High precision LiDAR mapping gives us an operating domain where we are confident in Super Cruise’s abilities.”
Not surprisingly, customers have taken a shine to this hands-free highway helper. According to GM, 80% of surveyed owners say Super Cruise makes driving more relaxing, though really that figure should be 100%, since the technology works so phenomenally well. Super Cruise has logged more than 160 million accident-free miles since it debuted in 2017 on the Cadillac CT6 sedan, a number that will only increase as the automaker continues to invest in this technology.


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9 million Apple iPhones sold over the weekend
CUPERTINO, Calif. (KGO) -- Apple released sales numbers for the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The Cupertino company said it sold a record breaking 9 million phones in just three days.
Apple is calling this the best iPhone launch in history. And the company admits demand is exceeding initial supply for the iPhone 5S.
Also, if you own one of the new iPhones, keep a tight grip on it. Tests reveal the iPhone 5S and 5C are more breakable than previous models. The company SquareTrade, which provides protection plans for gadgets, did the testing.
Phones are submerged in water then dropped five feet off the ground. The company tested other smartphones. The worst performer in the drop test was Samsung's Galaxy S4 and the best was Google's Moto X.
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Instead, according to the Unite trade union, the majority of firings will involve white collar employees – administrators, managers, and the like – at the company's headquarters in Gaydon, England, Bloomberg reports. In an emailed statement to the business outlet, Aston Martin said eligible employees will be offered early retirement options. While Aston said there'd only be 295 employees released, Unite put the number at no more than 314.
"Collective consultation with employee representatives, including Unite, has begun and the company is working with them to minimize the risk of compulsory redundancies," the union told Bloomberg.
Aston Martin added that this move will have no impact on the company's production figures, although it's unclear what it could mean for future vehicles, like the production DBX and upcoming DB11.


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Simrad Yachting announced a new partnership with Hanse FJORD powerboats. The partnership will see Simrad products fitted to the FJORD 52 Open, FJORD 44 Open and Coupé, FJORD 40 Open, FJORD 38 Xpress and the FJORD 36 Open or Tender. There will be two new versions of the Fjord 44 and Fjord 38 Xpress available to view on the powerboat pontoon at Southampton boat show.
The boats will be equipped with a variety of products from across the Simrad portfolio. The heart of the system will be the NSS evo3 multi-function display, featuring the SolarMAX™ HD screen, along with an unrivaled level of built‐in, easy‐to‐use functionality to enhance the FJORD owner’s on‐the water experience. Wireless connectivity will also allow owners to link the display to their smartphone or tablet, offering them control from anywhere on board their boat.
“FJORD is pleased to partner with Simrad Yachting to provide our customers with the best-in-class products for their marine electronics equipment,” said Florian Nierich, press manager of HanseYachts AG. “We believe in giving our customers the best available options and features in the industry, and Simrad provides the perfect combination of cutting-edge technology and ease of use that our customers desire.”
FJORD 52 Open, FJORD 44 Open and Coupé, FJORD 40 Open, FJORD 38 Xpress and the FJORD 36 Open
The FJORD boats will also be kitted out with IS42 instruments boasting a colour screen designed for optimal visibility, NAIS500 fully integrated Class-B AIS transponders and 4G Broadband Radars offering a clear view of radar targets from right off the bow to 36 nautical miles away. In addition the boats will feature AP44 autopilots featuring a 4.1-inch full-colour display, intuitive operation and rotary-dial course adjustment. The AP44 autopilot systems will allow owners to reliably and accurately control heading using efficient turns, improve run times and reduce fuel consumption.
“We are really pleased to announce our partnership with FJORD,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “Simrad Yachting are committed to delivering marine electronics that enhance time on the water and offer industry-leading features and functionality and it’s great that FJORD owners will now be able to enjoy all of this on board their boats.”


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If you were planning on picking up Apple’s AirPods wireless earpods this holiday season, ger ready to be disappointed because it looks like they won’t be shipping until January 2017 at the earliest. Apple originally promised AirPods would ship in late October, but has since changed their status to “Currently unavailable” with no projected ship date.
AirPods are Apple’s completely wireless earpods. They were unveiled along side the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in September, but so far only a few tech news sites and blogs have had a chance to try them out.
Apple says AirPods are easier to pair with the iPhone than other Bluetooth options, plus they use your iCloud account to share that pairing with your other iOS devices. AirPods aren’t tethered to each other, so you can use them as a set for stereo sound, or individually, too.
AirPods manufacturing partner Inventec said it expects to start shipping in January 2017, according to China’s Economic Daily News.
If that’s accurate, this marks the second AirPods shipping delay since they were announced: first from late October to sometime before the end of the year, and now into early 2017.
Apple’s reason for the delay is that AirPods simply aren’t ready yet. When Apple pushed out its late October launch a company spokesperson said, “We don’t believe in shipping a product before it’s ready, and we need a little more time before AirPods are ready for our customers.”
Now it looks like Apple will miss the holiday buying season, and has egg on its face for failing to hit its original launch target. Still, shipping delays on accessories are easier to recover from than releasing a product before its ready. Assuming there’s a manufacturing problem or quality issue, Apple better off taking the publicity black eye and missing the holiday buying season.
If you’ve been holding out for Apple’s AirPods, but don’t want to wait any longer, check out The Mac Observer’s wireless earpod alternatives.
[Thanks to DigiTimes for the heads up]
3 thoughts on “Apple’s AirPods Won’t Ship Until 2017”
No a surprise after the week they’ve had.
See John Kheits article about Apple accomplishing less with more. This is precisely in line with his thesis.
I think it’s fair to say everyone better just wait and see. Nobody knows for sure except Apple.
Hopefully Apple Insiders sources are correct though.
Apple insider, citing sources, says they will ship prior to 2017.


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Restaurant POS app iChef grabs top spot at Echelon Japan Satellite 2014; translation app Worldjumper crowned People’s Choice
March 14, 2014 was a busy day at the NTT Docomo Ventures building in Tokyo, Japan, being host to e27‘s fourth Echelon Satellite event.
Echelon Japan Satellite 2014 saw 11 startups make commendable pitches. The judges panel at the Satellite comprised Mohan Belani, CEO, e27; Yasuhiko Yurimoto, President and CEO, Global Brain; Paul Bragiel, Managing Partner, i/o Ventures; Hiro Maeda, Managing Partner, BEENOS; Michael I. Waitze, Investor, Ardent Capital; and Hiroshi Baba, Managing Director, Investment and Business Development, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc.
Most of the startups that pitched were not local, and were founded overseas. The winner of Echelon Japan Satellite, iChef, is one such company. Originally from Taiwan, iChef plans to market itself to many of Japan’s small eateries and ramen shops.
New Zealand-based Big Data company Integrity Analysis that pitched its golf analysis app SwingProfile is another example.
Hi, may I take your order please?
With an entertaining demonstration, iChef captured the hearts of the judges, showing them how the app makes taking orders more convenient for waitstaff. While one member of the team sat down and role-played as a customer, the other played the role of a waiter, taking down orders and projecting it onto the main event screen.
“We are truly excited about winning; it was great to feel the startup energy in Japan and learn our strength and weakness from observing others,” Founder Ken Chen said, “We appreciate the chance to join events like Echelon Japan, that give us the opportunity to have five minutes’ full attention from VCs and others, and to share our passion and achievement in our field.”
Jump, reach out to the world
WorldJumper bagged the People’s Choice award for its translation and localisation platform. The audience loved how WorldJumper makes it easy for companies to translate and localise their websites for a global audience, enabling them to reach the billions of potential customers all around the world.
“It was a great honour to be selected as ‘People’s Choice’ in Japan satellite,” Founder Suguru Sakanishi said, “Echelon is certainly a good place to promote our new service to Asian IT startups, as well as VCs.”
The post iChef cooks up a storm at Echelon Japan Satellite 2014 appeared first on e27.


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One lesson to take away from this year’s price movements is that cryptocurrency is a volatile market. NextAdvisor breaks down the major swings the market has seen: in April, the price of Bitcoin broke $60,000 before falling to under $30,000 two months later. Bitcoin’s value has since climbed back up to $57,000 in mid-October.
Unless your strategy is to buy and hold, such a volatile market requires traders to keep a careful watch for trends and here’s how you can stay updated:
Read crypto-focused blogs
Crypto-focused blogs and news sites are a wealth of information for those seeking current events and trading advice. Here on ICOschock, you’ll find how-to guides, press releases from crypto movers, and the latest happenings in the market. All are poised to help the average investor and trader make informed decisions.
Other blogs and sites that might be worth subscribing to are CoinDesk, CryptoPotato, and Bitcoin News.
Explore crypto exchanges and sites
That said, it’s not enough to get your information from a blog. You can go to the source and read through news and updates from crypto exchanges and the crypto’s site itself.
For instance, you can visit Cardano’s website to read up on new developments on their blockchain platform. Cardano recently announced a partnership with Chainlink to build smart contracts, which could affect the prices of ADA and LINK. It’s one example of information you can get from a crypto’s main site, which could shift trends and influence a coin’s value.
Follow news outlets
Cryptocurrency doesn’t live in a bubble, so there’s a lot of value in reading through general or finance news. Look at how the pandemic triggered a global stock market crash and poured investments into gold and cryptocurrency. More recently, news of the China Evergrande Group’s bankruptcy caused significant panic and fear with regards to another possible global recession, similar to the series of market crashes in 2008. Equity markets slowed down in September and, naturally, cryptocurrency followed.
General news sites like CNBC and more finance-focused sites like MarketWatch and Reuters are reliable sources when it comes to breaking news that matter in the crypto space.
Listen to podcasts
An alternative to reading the news is listening to the news, which you can now do via podcasts. In a recent article on AskMoney, they list cryptocurrency-focused podcasts that can be a useful listen for traders and investors. One example is Unchained, hosted by former Forbes senior editor Laura Shin, which covers cryptocurrency trends and technology as they evolve.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel Whittemore’s The Breakdown provides crypto analysis and guest insights from influential names in the crypto, economic, and geopolitical spheres. And if you want to learn more about blockchain technology, give Life in the Fast Chain and The Blockchain Show a try.
Subscribe to YouTube channels If you’re more of a visual learner, consider subscribing to crypto YouTube channels. FXStreet compiled a list of social media influencers in the crypto space, which include names like Andreas M. Anthony, Anthony Pompliano, Vays Tone, and Tech Ivan. All regularly update their YouTube channels with content that ranges from trend analysis to interviews to debates.
Follow Twitter influencers
Elon Musk‘s tweets on crypto are an indication of the power industry leaders have on starting or disrupting trends. In June, the co-founder and CEO of Tesla announced that the company will no longer accept Bitcoin as payment, which immediately led to a crash in the price of crypto. Musk also drove up the price of Dogecoin in May after announcing on Twitter that he was working with the coin’s developers.
That said, the controversial entrepreneur is not the only person who talks about crypto on Twitter. Any industry leader who can influence the market will be worth a follow, such as crypto founders, business magnates, politicians, and social media influencers.
It is challenging to keep up with the fast-moving cryptocurrency market. You can stay informed on cryptocurrency trends with these online resources, from blogs to podcasts all the way to some standout Twitter accounts.


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Owens DDB took an award in the international television section of the Sharks last week, a rarity for an Irish agency.
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As Qatar’s construction sector still faces supply problems, Qatar’s top cement producer Qatar National Cement Co (QNCC) intends to make available some 2Mt of cement in the local market this year. Besides boosting its cement output, QNCC is also ordering for fresh imports as Qatar’s construction boom has already tilted the demand-supply balance.
QNCC expects to get some 60 incoming shipments by December, an industry source told Gulf Times on Thursday. Large ships that can carry up to 21,000t of cement and smaller vessels that can load up to about 5000t will call on the Qatari ports this year.
“Some of the suppliers in India and the Middle East have agreed to dispatch up to two cargoes a month. We can seek more cargoes, especially cement bags if the demand shoots up further,” the source said. About 20 per cent of the cement being imported are in the form of bags.
Currently, QNCC imports both ordinary portland and sulphate-resistant cement. The industry source said the demand for cement bags, mostly from retailers, had gone up by about 20 per cent in 2004 compared with 2003. Already, this year, demand has shot up by 30 per cent, the source added.


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Coolray banners sales and tops subcompact 4×2 SUVs
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the local distributor of Geely in the country, logged a total of 2,426 units sold for the first half of 2021. This is a 342% increase compared to the same period last year, based on the CAMPI and AVID reports. With this, Geely was able to climb to number 9 in total industry sales.
The Geely Coolray bannered the Geely sales performance and bested its competitors in the subcompact 4×2 SUV segment for six straight months, selling a total of 1,312 units. Sales of the Coolray also grew by 153% compared to the same period of 2020 with 518 units sold.
“This year has its own challenges. Just as the industry was starting to recover from the pandemic, safeguard duty was imposed on imported vehicles and the re-implementation of stricter quarantine restrictions in the second quarter. We had to be flexible with our strategies to keep up with the volatile situation,” SGAP President & CEO Yosuke Nishi said.
The company has been concentrating on further growing the sales of its existing models: Coolray, Azkarra, and Okavango and rapidly expanding its dealer network.
“It is important to us that we are able to reach our growing number of customers especially now that more people are beginning to notice Geely all over the country,” Nishi added.


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BMW's most affordable convertible gets some major revisions for 2015 and looks great inside and out.
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MILAN — Gucci is entering the Indian market directly.
The luxury goods company has signed a venture with entrepreneurs Reena and Ashok Wadhwa and holds a 51 percent stake in the business, the maximum allowed to foreign companies in India. Through the venture, Gucci is opening its third store in India this month. Located at New Delhi’s luxury Emporio Mall and covering 3,888 square feet, the unit will be the biggest of Gucci’s three stores in the country, with the brand’s full range of product on display.
“We do believe that India will definitely become an important market for the industry in the long term,” said Patrizio di Marco, president and chief executive officer of Gucci. “Indians have a sophisticated taste for luxury goods and we have been working with Indian customers in key European locations for years. Gucci’s unique combination of luxury heritage and fashion authority certainly has strong appeal for consumers in this market.”
Gucci entered India in 2007 with a two-year franchise agreement with brand developer Murjani Group. The brand’s two other stores are in Mumbai, at the Galleria, Nariman Point, and in New Delhi at the Oberoi hotel.
“Gucci is one of the world’s most respected and desired brands,” said Ashok Wadhwa. “[It] represents the quality, craftsmanship and design innovation that define real luxury. We are proud to be associated with Gucci.”


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Centre for Food Safety Principal Medical Officer Dr Teresa Choi discusses suspicious health claims on the labels of four baby foods.
Baby food claims queried
April 16, 2012
The Centre for Food Safety has launched an investigation into suspicious health claims on the labels of four baby foods.
A study by the centre and the Consumer Council found the claims were not supported by internationally recognised scientific evidence.
The claims involved vitamin E and the immune system, choline and eye development, probiotics and immunity, and allergies.
The centre is checking for any violation of the Public Health & Municipal Services Ordinance.
It said another sample, which put “DHA” and “babies immunity” in the same area on the package, might lead consumers to associate DHA with immunity. It said the link is not yet substantiated by evidence.
A total of 117 baby-food samples were selected for study, including 46 processed cereal-based ones, and 71 canned-food ones, purchased from supermarkets and other retail outlets.


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Sedo domain broker Dave Evanson is on a roll. After selling Zag.com for $450,000 last week, Evanson is back again with another six-figure sale.
In a tweet this afternoon, Dave disclosed that he had successfully brokered the sale of the domain name Triple.com.
Just sold Triple .com for $220,000. Congrats to buyer and seller.
— dave evanson (@SedoDaveEvanson) February 10, 2021
The sale of Triple.com, a sought after one-word domain, will be listed as the third-largest domain sale of the year so far, according to DNJournal’s sales chart.
As of publishing, the domain name’s buyer is unknown, with the name currently in the process of moving away from a WHOIS privacy protected Enom account.
Archival copies of the domain show that it was once used as a domain registrar and hosting provider but it has been largely dormant for a while.
Crunchbase shows several potential buyers for the domain name, including a Los Angeles-based augmented reality app currently operating on Triple.io, and a South Korean travel data company with $9 million in funding, currently using Triple-corp.com.
The .CO version, Triple.co, is also being used, hosting the site of a social travelling marketplace.


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"Marlboro should continue to hold onto the visual element of its identity, the cowboy," he said after reviewing the ads. "If they move away from that long-term, they run a risk of leaving the consumer in the position of defining the brand identity -- which is a way of quickly eroding your brand's identity."
"Companies always talk about contemporizing a brand," he added. "But the American cowboy as an icon should represent a value set that should never change."
Ms. Merlo described the ads as "a different interpretation of 'Marlboro country' to make sure people don't start taking it for granted," yet still reflecting "the heart of what 'Marlboro country' is all about."
"Yes it can be different, yes it can be a departure," she said. "But does it have its roots in 'Marlboro country'? If it passes that test, then we feel we can take some creative liberty with the way it's interpreted."
The new ads will appear in the April and/or May issues of more than a dozen specialized publications; the list also includes Country Music, Interview, Details, Motorcyclist and Rolling Stone.


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CD Projekt Red CEO Adam Kicinski has revealed new information on the highly-anticipated – but relatively quiet – RPG Cyberpunk 2077, specifically regarding online features. Cyberpunk 2077 will have an “online element” and that it will “acknowledge” the games-as-service model when it releases.
Speaking with Polish investment site Strefa Inwestorow (translation via TechRaptor), Kicinski spoke on the future of the company. He notes that it all hinges on Gwent and Cyberpunk 2077. Details have been noticeably scarce for Cyberpunk 2077 since its original announcement in 2012. In the years since, the studio’s other massive RPG The Witcher 3 released and the rise of continuously supported online games like Destiny 2 began. Kicinski notes that, stating:
“Multiplayer is strategically important, playing online is strategically important, because we want to have a commercial leg for service type games, games which generate stable income, period to period, which are built. Of course, every game ends after a number of years, some service type games function even after 10 years, but outside our main source of income, meaning big names, it’s building a stable source of income. And in the future, we can imagine a lot of connections between big games and service type games – We have to acknowledge it, it is obvious.”
It is the company’s hope that investing more heavily into Cyberpunk 2077 will allow it to even more successful than The Witcher 3, a game that was huge in scope, but solely meant for singleplayer. Kicinski says that he believes that long-term success for a game requires some type of online service.
The entire Witcher series is reported to have sold more than 25 million copies, with The Witcher 3 specifically generating more than $250 million in total revenue as of March this year. Like The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 is based on an already established source material. The premise and world for it is based on the classic tabletop role-playing game Cyberpunk 2020 that was originally released in 1988.


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FREMONT, CA - OCTOBER 24, 2019 - RK Logistics Group, a leading Silicon Valley provider of logistics and supply chain services to manufacturing and retail businesses, announced today that it has been named by the San Francisco Business Times to its annual Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area list, an exclusive ranking of the region's fastest growing private companies; one of the most important segments of the local economy.
The companies on this year's list ranked between 28 percent and 1,983.7 percent growth. Companies are ranked by percentage of revenue growth increase between 2016 and 2018. They were required to have at least $200,000 in revenue in 2016 and must be privately held and headquartered in the counties covered by the Business Times (San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa & Marin).
The winners were unveiled at an awards gala last week at the San Francisco Four Seasons Hotel.
A privately held minority business enterprise, Fremont-based RK Logistics Group is a family-owned local company with over 200 employees providing a variety of specialized third-party logistics services for manufacturing, industrial and retail consumer products companies, including transportation services, freight brokerage, warehousing and inventory management, and e-commerce fulfillment.
The company operates nine warehousing centers in the greater Bay Area representing more than 500,000 square feet of commercial distribution space for inventory staging, just-in-time manufacturing support, retail restocking and online order shipping.
"Our region is renowned as a hub for innovation and as an ecosystem that fosters growth companies, said Mary Huss, Publisher of the San Francisco Business Times. RK Logistics Group, along with all of the companies on the list deserve special recognition because they fuel our regional economy."
"We are pleased to be recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Bay Area's fastest growing private companies," said Rock Magnan, RK Logistics Group's president and chief operating officer. "It's a tribute to the expertise and quality services our team delivers every day helping our customers achieve some of their most challenging and important supply chain performance objectives."
RK is also an industry leader in adopting advanced fulfillment technologies, and creating special industry-specific programs, such as sequencing parts into lean production lines at automotive and technology equipment factories, and just-in-time (JIT) deliveries to construction sites.
In addition, RK Logistics operates the South Bay's only certified, general purpose Foreign Trade Zone, which allows Silicon Valley manufacturing and importing companies to benefit from various trade policies and practices that can reduce administrative regulatory costs and associated tariffs and duties for imported goods, while protecting the integrity of high-value products in secured environment and improving supply chain velocity.
For more information about RK Logistics, and how the company's nimble, flexible approach to services and solutions can support more efficient and responsive warehousing and fulfillment operations, contact us at firstname.lastname@example.org
ABOUT RK LOGISTICS GROUP -- RK Logistics is a premier 3PL provider of full-spectrum, customized supply chain services for the world's most demanding customers. RK's manufacturing support, warehousing, order fulfillment and transportation services feature lean practices, ISO-9001 and CA Board of Pharmacy 3PL Certifications, which is unique to a family-owned business. RK Logistics is also a certified minority business enterprise. For more information, go to www.rklogisticsgroup.com
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By Christian Zibreg on Apr 17, 2014
Apple’s brick-and-mortar stores in the United States and around the world will celebrate the upcoming Earth Day next Tuesday, April 22. According to a new report Thursday, Apple’s Cupertino, California campus will also join the celebration with a major internal event on April 22 focused on 2014 Earth Day.
This year’s Earth Day, prefixed with Green Cities, is focused on environment-friendly buildings, transportation and cities. Apple Stores will change their logo color to green to mark the occasion. More info right after the break… Read More
By Jake Smith on Apr 16, 2014
Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s incoming SVP of Retail, may not be in her new position as quickly as once thought.
The Guardian first noted that Ahrendts can leave her gig as the CEO of Burberry during April, but may stay for a bit longer to collect an £8 million share bonus that will be awarded from the fashion giant in June. Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Apr 4, 2014
With grand opening of Apple’s first retail store in Turkey confirmed for this coming Saturday, Apple dispatched Steve Cano, its Vice President of Retail Operations, to Istanbul to show off the structure’s incredible architecture and design to the press.
Although CEO Tim Cook and Turkish President Abdullah Gül were not in attendance, the significance of this particular store, Apple’s 424th, can’t be overstated. If you’ve been following Apple’s retail efforts, you’re familiar with the look and feel of the company’s flagship retail locations, often likened to the shrines attracting devotees who worship Apple’s sexy products there.
But starting with the recently redesigned Stanford 2 store in North California, Apple has seemingly adopted a fresh new design language for its brick-and-mortar locations, now focused on the 100 percent seamless glass appearance with lots of open space so visitors feel like they’re part of the surrounding landscape.
The new Turkish store is a continuation of this trend and you really need to see the photographs to truly appreciate what Apple has accomplished here… Read More
By Cody Lee on Mar 18, 2014
As expected, Apple has launched an 8GB version of its iPhone 5c this morning. The handset popped up on UK carrier O2′s website a few moments ago, priced at £50 on contract. That’s a little over $80 in USD, and between £50 and £100 cheaper than the 16GB model.
Apart from the smaller storage bin, the new iPhone 5c is identical in every way to the handset that Apple introduced back in October. It still has a 4-inch Retina display, the powerful A6 processor, and an 8-megapixel camera. And yes, it’s still unapologetically plastic… Read More
By Cody Lee on Mar 14, 2014
Apple has pushed a pair of tiny updates to its two Apple Store clients (iPhone and iPad versions are separate downloads) this afternoon. The updates bring the two apps to version 2.9.2 and 1.1.1 respectively, and include various improvements.
On the iPhone side, Apple has improved notifications for folks using the app in retail stores—users can now view notifications from within the app and on the Lock screen. And as for the iPad, Apple has added the ability to gift card purchases… Read More
By Cody Lee on Mar 5, 2014
Earlier this year, Tim Cook traveled to Turkey to meet with the country’s president, to reportedly discuss the opening of a retail store in Istanbul, research and development and other matters. The store opening is of particular significance, as it would be Apple’s first in the region.
Well it looks like the talks were successful. According to Turkish Apple blog ElmaDergisi, Apple is set to open a retail store in Istanbul’s Zorlu Center on April 4. And as proof of the gravity of the event, both Cook and Turkish president Abdullah Gül are expected to be in attendance… Read More
By Cody Lee on Mar 4, 2014
In August of last year, Apple introduced an official trade-in program for iPhones. The deal gives customers an affordable way to upgrade to a new handset by getting store credit based on the value of their current, working iPhone—up to $300 depending on model and condition.
Initially, Apple only accepted trade-ins in-store in the United States, but it has since expanded the program to the UK and India. And yesterday, an Apple spokesperson confirmed that the company has rolled out the popular trade-in offering to a third country this week: France… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Feb 28, 2014
Fueling rumors of a potential Apple TV hardware refresh next month, Apple has apparently instructed its retail employees to start treating Apple TV buyers to $25 iTunes Gift Cards, basically bringing the price of the $99 media-streaming box down to $74.
Of course, you’re still paying the full price for the Apple TV hardware, Apple is just throwing in a $25 iTunes Gift Card with every new purchase. The credit can be redeemed against any content purchase in the company’s many online stores.
So in a nutshell, you’re getting a $25 iTunes credit for apps, books, movies, music and more, free of charge. The offer is valid through March 5, 2014… Read More
By Cody Lee on Feb 23, 2014
In August of last year, Apple introduced an official trade-in program for iPhones. The deal gives customers an affordable way to upgrade to a new iPhone by getting a store credit based on the value of their current, working iPhone—up to $300 depending on model and condition.
Initially Apple only accepted trade-ins in-store in the US, but it has since expanded the program to the UK and India, and apparently it’s landing in Canada soon. According to a new report, Apple Store employees in the country will begin their trade-in training this upcoming week… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Feb 4, 2014
Yesterday, Turkish government officially confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook was meeting President Abdullah Gül at the Çankaya Presidential Compound in Ankara to discuss a potential $4.5 billion iPad deal and other major initiatives and incentives in the 74 million people country.
The official website of the Turkish government on Tuesday published details of the meeting. The two leaders have covered a wide range of topics, including the possibility of an Apple research and development center in Turkey and how iPads could help improve education in the country.
President Gül wanted to know whether Apple could add Turkish support to Siri and Cook was interested in a possibility of Turkey dropping its special luxury taxes that are being applied to iPhone and iPad sales in the country… Read More
By Cody Lee on Jan 21, 2014
As promised in a report earlier this month, Apple has begun repairing iPhone 5c screens in-store this week. 5c owners with cracked or otherwise damaged displays can now take their handsets into their local Apple stores and have them repaired quickly for a flat fee.
Apple has been doing this since last year for the iPhone 5, but just recently updated the hardware and training necessary to work with the newer models. The move is the company’s latest effort to cut down on device repair and—perhaps most of all—replacement costs… Read More
By Cody Lee on Jan 17, 2014
Apple will begin conducting in-store screen repairs for the iPhone 5c next week, according to a report from 9to5Mac. The site says that under the new practice, the company will be able to repair most displays ‘within the hour.’
This means that Apple Stores will no longer have to replace an entire device due to a cracked screen. And the initiative will not only help Apple save money on repairs, but it’ll also save users from having to setup new devices… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Jan 2, 2014
As announced a week ago, Apple today kicked off its Lucky Bags promotion in Japan. The 36,000 yen (approximately $345 USD) mystery bags filled with randomly picked Apple products and third-party accessories are being offered today only to customers in select Apple retail stores across the 128 million people country.
Also known as Fukubukuro, or Mystery Bags, Japan’s annual New Year’s Day tradition entices shopper with grab bags containing unknown contents. Although buyers can’t tell what they’re actually getting until they look inside, these mystery bags contain a selection of products worth more than the value of the Lucky Bag.
Here’s what fans in Japan are finding in their Lucky Bags from Apple… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Dec 26, 2013
Apple has confirmed that its retail stores in Japan will be kicking off the holiday ‘Lucky Bag’ promotion next Thursday, January 2, 2014. The country’s annual sales event is something of a local tradition and Apple has made sure to delight its loyal fans with mystery bags filled with randomly picked products.
These bags are discounted so the customer typically ends up paying less than the total combined value of the included goods. The trick is that shoppers can’t really tell what’s inside a bag until they have bought it… Read More
By Cody Lee on Dec 18, 2013
Samsung has picked up an ex-Apple store designer as part of an ongoing retail push, according to a new report. The Korean tech giant has reportedly picked up former senior Apple store designer Tim Gudgel as it mulls over a deeper investment in US retail.
Gudgel has worked at Apple since 2008, and is mentioned as one of the inventors in a patent application of the glass design of the Upper West Side Apple Store in New York City. He is said to specialize in in-store design and overall retail store planning… Read More
By Cody Lee on Dec 9, 2013
Interested in learning how to code? Then you may want to stop by your local Apple Store. Apple has joined the likes of Google and Microsoft in participating in the Hour of Code program, and will be hosting free one-hour classes at its stores this week.
The Hour of Code project aims to demystify computer science for students and show them that anyone can learn the basics of programming. And it does this by offering up introductory tutorials that can be completed online, a smartphone or unplugged… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Dec 9, 2013
Following its September debut and severely constrained supply, Apple’s iPhone 5s has finally achieved full availability across the company’s retail outlets in the United States. According to a survey by one analyst, the flagship Apple smartphone is now in stock for all colors and capacities and across all major U.S. carriers in company-owned U.S. retail Apple Stores.
Although the U.S. Online Apple Store still shows ship times of five to seven business days, you should now have no issues waltzing inside your nearest Apple Store and picking up an iPhone 5s. At any rate, this is a good sign which indicates Apple and its suppliers have finally caught up with demand ahead of the all-important Christmas shopping frenzy… Read More
By Cody Lee on Dec 6, 2013
Apple has begun offering a 32-inch Sharp Ultra HD LED monitor in its European web stores. The 4K monitor, which retails for £3,499.00 (or roughly $5,700 USD), has been available since November, but this is the first we’ve heard of Apple selling it.
The display uses Sharp’s IGZO technology (Indium gallium zinc oxide) and has a resolution of 3840 x 2160. It offers a 1.07 billion color palette, an 800:1 contrast ratio, and comes with DisplayPort support (though it doesn’t include the Mini DP adapter)… Read More
By Cody Lee on Dec 3, 2013
Looking for a deal on an iPhone 5c or iPad Air for the holidays? Well it looks like your local Apple Store may be able to help out. According to a new report, a number of locations have started to price-match on these new products.
This means that if you see a sale going on at your nearby carrier store or electronics reseller, you might be able to get Apple to match their prices. It sounds like discounting will stop at 10% and of course other restrictions apply… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Dec 2, 2013
If you’re going to buy an Apple product this holiday season, you’ll be wise to plan your purchase in advance unless you can cope with broken hearts on post-Christmas deliveries. But holiday shoppers needn’t worry too much as Apple is feeling your pain.
This morning, the company has refreshed its U.S. Online Store with a handy guide specifying the important ordering deadlines for Macs, iPads, iPhones, iPods and accessories for delivery by December 24, 2013.
Deadlines vary from one product to another. For example, Apple’s Next Day Shipping is available for many, but not all iPads. Specifically, if you’re buying an iPad mini with Retina display, your best bet is to place an order with Apple by midnight on December 5 for delivery by December 24.
The full breakdown follows right below… Read More


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After dropping teasers for several days, Tag Heuer has officially revealed their brand-new collaboration with the Super Mario franchise, a limited-edition Connected Wear OS smartwatch.
The timepiece is essentially a Tag Heuer’s Connected model with Super Mario themes and boasts an animated Mario that’ll play different animations as the wearer hits their daily step goals.
The watch will feature four different Mario watch faces and two interchangeable straps: one in a sporty red rubber, and the other in black leather on red rubber.
Besides its red highlights, the bezel sports Mario’s iconic Super Mushroom, Pipe, and Super Star designs, with the crown of the watch engraved with an M symbol in red lacquer.
Like their Connected watches, the themed watch will also feature pulse measurement, customisable dials, GPS localisation, and water resistance while running on Google’s Wear OS. That’ll offer access to all widgets offered by the Google Suite such as Calendar, Emails, Weather, and Notifications, alongside support apps like Google Pay, Music Controller, Agenda, Translate, Watch Faces, Wellness, Sports App, and Golf App.
With Mario by our side at all times, it’ll be difficult not to hit those step goals, but you’ll first have to get your hands on the Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition Watch. It has not been officially released yet, though keen parties may register their interest now.


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Following a series of multibillion-dollar investments in U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) battery plants in Republican-controlled states by its competitors, Toyota announced Wednesday it would nearly triple its investment in its own U.S. battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina.
While Toyota had originally invested $1.29 billion in the Liberty, North Carolina, facility, its investment has skyrocketed to $3.8 billion, making the facility the “central” to Toyota’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2035, according to a Toyota press release. With the announcement, Toyota joins a slew of competitors and green energy initiatives making multibillion-dollar investments in Republican states following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which gave significant tax incentives to produce batteries for electric vehicles and other green energy products in the U.S. (RELATED: Solar Company Joins Multibillion Green Investment Spree In Republican States)
In a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation, Toyota spokesperson Emily Camille Wilemon-Holland said that the timing of the announcement had more to do with Toyota’s philosophical commitment to “build where we sell” than with the Inflation Reduction Act.
“The timing of the IRA and Toyota’s announcement is coincidental,” said Wilemon-Holland. “At this time, we do not have a [battery powered EV or plug-in hybrid] that would qualify for the new incentive, and I understand it’ll be difficult for most automakers to receive some or all of the $7,500 credit, especially given the raw material sourcing requirements. We know this is a huge undertaking and the industry and government each have a role to play when it comes to establishing the right conditions for success.”
Wilemon-Holland also told the DCNF that recent investments by competitors did not influence the decision, which is part of Toyota’s long-term commitment to electrification. Toyota did not yet have an estimate for the expected production capacity of the facility, Wilemon-Holland said.
We are proud to dedicate an additional $2.5 billion to expand #electrification efforts and create new jobs at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina. The now $3.8 billion total investment means a bright future for TBMNC! Learn more: https://t.co/MSavoWMvJN #LetsGoPlaces pic.twitter.com/NvFqkaQNSo
— Toyota USA (@Toyota) August 31, 2022
The plant, which like many competitors is targeting production by 2025, will now support six production lines as opposed to the originally planned four, which were originally intended for the smaller batteries in the Toyota Prius, Reuters reported, citing an interview with Norm Bafunno, senior vice president of powertrain manufacturing and engineering at Toyota Motor North America. Battery company Panasonic has formed a joint venture with Toyota known as Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, which will help run the plant, Bafunno told Reuters.
This structure is similar to the relationship between Honda and LG Energy Solution, who announced a joint venture for a $4.4 billion U.S.-based EV battery plant on Monday.
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AAA predicts busy roadways for Thanksgiving holiday travel
New York – According to AAA, it’s going to be a busy year again for Thanksgiving travel.
With more than 53 million travelers filling airports and roadways that holiday weekend, the travel agency is forecasting a return to near pre-pandemic levels.
According to AAA, lifting restrictions and increasing consumer confidence will bring travel volumes within 5% of what was seen in 2019.
AAA advises anyone thinking about taking a trip is to be proactive about making travel plans.